Spring 2019 Classes:

Academics

Ph.D., University of Idaho

Areas of Expertise and Interest

My primary research interest is focused on synthesis of semiconducting nanowires, nanosprings,
and nanoparticles by using CVD-based techniques. The length of those nanostructures
extends to centimeter range and diameter around lower tens of nanometer. Characterization
of their various properties makes those nanomaterials promising applications in versatile
sensing and solar energy systems. I am also interested in studying electronic structure,
magnetic and optical properties of solid bulk, thin film, and low dimensional nanomaterials
by using a standard software package (wien2k). It is based on a standard computational
technique of density functional theory. In addition, I am interested in educational
and pedagogical research in STEM disciplines. Old-fashioned teacher-center activities
in classroom are gradually out-of-date. Recently I am working on intro-level course
redesign to switch classroom activities from traditional lecturing to instructor active
teaching and student active learning manner. The goals of such changes are to improve
student learning and success, and retention in STEM disciplines.